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Following are the top and expected stories at 1730 hours:

EXPECTED STORIES:

*India and England comment copies ahead of the third Test.

*Asian Games updates.

*Match report of Duleep Trophy.

STORIES ON THE WIRE:

SPO-IND-PREVIEW

Desperate India set for reshuffle in do-or-die Test

By Chetan Narula

Nottingham, Aug 17 (PTI) Shaken by abject surrender in the first two Tests, a desperate India are expected to ring in a slew of changes as they aim at redemption against a rampaging England in a do-or-die third Test, starting tomorrow.

SPO-ASIAD-PREVIEW

Reality check awaits as India eye Asiad glory after topsy-turvy build-up

By Amanpreet Singh

Jakarta, Aug 17 (PTI) A trial by fire for the youngsters and a battle to stay relevant for some ageing superstars but above all, the 18th Asian Games will be a reality check for India's athletes after the Commonwealth Games high.

SPO-ASIAD-TENNIS-2NDLD PAES

Leander's pull-out big blow to our medal chances: Zeeshan Ali

By Bharat Sharma

Palembang, Aug 17 (PTI) Leander Paes' last-minute withdrawal from the Asian Games has dealt a telling blow to India's medal prospects in the two doubles events, captain and coach Zeeshan Ali said today.

SPO-WADEKAR-TENDULKAR

Tendulkar terms Wadekar's demise as irreparable, personal loss

Mumbai, Aug 16 (PTI) Cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar today paid rich tributes to Ajit Wadekar and said the demise of the former India captain was an "irreparable and personal loss" for him.

SPO-ASIAD-DIARY

Asian Games diaries: Of traffic snarls, Shahrukh Khan and Selfies

By Bharat Sharma

Palembang, Aug 17 (PTI) The worst fears about traffic in Indonesia are coming true but there is unmistakable warmth all around as the city welcomes participants of the 18th Asian Games, beginning in Palembang and Jakarta tomorrow.

SPO-ASIAD-HOCK-HARENDRA

Asiad success key to World Cup podium dreams: Harendra

By Saumojyoti S Choudhury

New Delhi, Aug 17 (PTI) Indian men's hockey team coach Harendra Singh is chasing a second successive Asian Games gold not just to secure qualification to the 2020 Olympics, but also kick-start preparations for the year-end World Cup, where he is eyeing a podium.

SPO-ASIAD-VILLAGE

Athletes like buffet spread at Games' village but wish for bigger rooms

By Bharat Sharma

Palembang, Aug 17 (PTI) Athletes including Indians have given a thumbs up to the variety of food on offer at the Asian Games' Village here but say they would have been better off with more space in their accommodation.

SPO-FOOT-KERALA-FLOOD

Indian footballers express solidarity with Kerala flood victims

New Delhi, Aug 17 (PTI) Indian national team footballers today expressed solidarity with the victims of the unprecedented flood in Kerala.

SPO-CYCLING-ESOW

India's Esow Alben wins silver at World Junior Track cycling C'ship

New Delhi, Aug 17 (PTI) Teen cyclist Esow Alben has scripted history by claiming India's first ever medal -- a silver at the UCI Junior Track Cycling World Championships in Aigle, Switzerland.

SPO-WADEKAR-FUNERAL

Cricketer Wadekar cremated with full state honours

Mumbai, Aug 17 (PTI) Former India cricket captain Ajit Wadekar, who died on August 15, was cremated at the Shivaji Park crematorium here today with full state honours.

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